Belize City
- Resort type: Beach resort
- Landscape: Town, Seacoast, Riverside, Tropical Forest
- What to do: Diving & Snorkelling, Natural Parks & Reserves, Boat Trips, Historical & Architectural Monuments, Hiking, Nightlife, Zoos
Belize City is a port in Belize. This resort is situated on the coast of the Caribbean Sea on the east of the country.
Belize attracts the lovers of beach holidays and families. The most popular place is the Cucumber Beach. The Belize Zoo and the Gerald Durrell Center known for its ecological exposition welcome all the children.
This resort is a popular destination for the ecological tourists. They can visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the Baboon Sanctuary, the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area, and the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
The active tourists can go diving and snorkelling. The popular places for these activities are the Belize Barrier Reef, the Gladden Spit Marine Reserve, and the coral island Half Moon Caye.
The tourists can see the ruins of ancient Maya cities such as Lamanai, Cuello, Cahal Pech, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, and Cerros. There are excursions to the Fort George, the saint John’s Cathedral, and the Bliss Institute for Performing Arts.
The tourists can buy souvenirs in such shops as Diamonds International, Caribbean Spice Belize, and the Rustic Design. The best restaurants are the Bird’s isle, the Wet Lizard, and the Chon Saan Palace. At night, the dancing club Tropicana Lounge opens its doors for everyone.